If you're a fan of Coheed & Cambria [ tickets ] you already know--the band's modus operandi so far has been to to illustrate the concepts in "The Amory Wars." Frontman Claudio Sanchez is the author of the the science-fiction comic-book series for which the band has produced four concept albums paralleling the plot.

Set in a solar system called Heaven's Fence, the story revolves around the messianic Claudio Kilgannon, son of Coheed Kilgannon and Cambria Kilgannon.

Described as progressive rock, the group's sound clearly reflects its inspiration from classic rock bands like Pink Floyd [ tickets ] Thin Lizzy [ tickets ], and Led Zeppelin [ tickets ], as well as heavy metal rockers Iron Maiden [ tickets ].

Having scored the gig to support metal-heads Slipknot [ tickets ] on tour, the group will be hitting the road next month to criss-cross the US through mid March. Contributing photographer Tim Mosenfelder was on hand at the Download Festival in 2006 and caught the band's set. Here are some of his photos.